The concern with pine for pups isn't so much an allergy as it is for actual
health problems. The oils in pine (and cedar) have been shown in the lab to
damage the respiratory tract and contribute to liver disease and liver
cancer in rodents. Pups or not, I personally wouldn't house any animal on
it.
It does sound like he is allergic to the aspen- I would recommend an
alternative bedding like Carefresh, Eco-bedding or some other paper-based
alternative. You can also use yesterday's news cat litter with a layer of
another softer bedding over top.
The neosporin should probably be applied twice daily- after you apply it,
try to keep him occupied for about 5 mins. to allow for some absorption of
the meds. If he grooms it off immediately, it won't help at all.
Jill
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> From: Evans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Bloody nose aspen related?
> Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 12:29 AM
>
> Yes, I know you should put neosporin on a banged up nose. The
> question is how often? Every two hours? Twice a day?
>
> Einstein's poor nose has gotten progressively worse. I changed their
> bedding over to aspen (it was pine before, only because I had so much
> of it left, and I figured as long as there were no pups around, it
> wouldn't hurt them to nest in it for a bit longer) and the only other
> thing I possibly have in the tank that could remotely irritate his
> nose is toilet paper... but it's non-dyed and non-smelly. :) I
> honestly don't think it's from digging too much, unless his nose is
> more sensitive than his mate, Trinity. She's showing absolutely NO
> sign of irritation.
>
> And every time I put neosporin on he just rubs it off. Is my only
> alternative to change BACK to pine, hope the to-be-pups aren't
> allergic to it, and let the nose heal on it's own? I honestly don't
> know what to do. He's the only one having a problem with the bedding.
>
> Any suggestions are most welcome!
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Jackie & The Copper Dragon Clan
